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Hanlley Family History

Hanlley Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Halley, Hanley, Hansley, Handley, Hartley, Manley, Henley, Hawley

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Where is the Hanlley family from?

You can see how Hanlley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hanlley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hanlley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Hanlley family living in Berkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hanlley's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Hanlley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Hanlley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hanlley census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 12 immigration records available for the last name Hanlley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Hanlley. For the veterans among your Hanlley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hanlley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hanlley ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hanlley

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